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Bangladesh's Darwin Test Triumph Boosts Hasan 26 Spots, Shanto Enters Top 20
✍️ The Daily Star
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:38 AM
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Bangladesh's unexpected Test win in Darwin propelled bowler Hasan up 26 places in the ICC rankings and saw batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto break into the top‑20.
Bangladesh secured a sensational victory in the second Test against Australia at Darwin, overturning a first‑innings deficit to win by a narrow margin. The win marked the first Test triumph for Bangladesh on Australian soil and sparked celebrations among fans and players alike.
Following the result, the International Cricket Council’s player rankings reflected the impact. Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud leapt 26 places, moving into the upper echelons of the Test bowling list, while middle‑order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto entered the top‑20 for Test batsmen for the first time.
The rise in rankings underscores Bangladesh’s growing competitiveness in the longest format and adds momentum to their upcoming series. Analysts noted that the Darwin win, combined with individual performances, could herald a new era for the team on the world stage.
Following the result, the International Cricket Council’s player rankings reflected the impact. Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud leapt 26 places, moving into the upper echelons of the Test bowling list, while middle‑order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto entered the top‑20 for Test batsmen for the first time.
The rise in rankings underscores Bangladesh’s growing competitiveness in the longest format and adds momentum to their upcoming series. Analysts noted that the Darwin win, combined with individual performances, could herald a new era for the team on the world stage.